Grid connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects are expanding rapidly, yet project managers continue to report delays and cost overruns linked to permitting, interconnection and procurement processes. This paper reviews studies over the last decade on project management challenges and associated control strategies for grid-connected PV projects worldwide, with an emphasis on utility-scale plants, while also considering distributed PV projects where the delivery processes can be broadly applied. A scoping review approach was adopted in this study. IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, Springer and other major publisher and repositories were searched for publications from 2015–2025 using structured search strings. The included literature reveals four recurrent challenge clusters: (i) utility interconnection timelines and grid-integration processes; (ii) permitting, environmental licensing procedures and policy approvals; (iii) land-use, siting governance and stakeholder acceptance and (iv) procurement and supply chain risks. Reported control strategies include digital application portals and improved screening tools, clearer technical and regulatory guidance, early stakeholder and land use engagement, diversified sourcing and inspection checklists. Based on these findings, this study synthesizes practical control strategies and identifies research gaps related to quantitative evidence on the schedule and cost impacts of specific controls in varying economic and regulatory conditions